England cricket legend Pietersen labels Ten Hag 'a clown' & demands Man Utd remove Instagram post over Ronaldo treatment

Cricket legend Kevin Pietersen fiercely defended Cristiano Ronaldo after Manchester United used an image of him trying to promote the T20 World Cup.

Man Utd used picture of Pieterson
England cricketer responded with rage
Post has since been deleted

WHAT HAPPENED? With the cricket T20 World Cup getting underway Manchester United used a picture of ex-cricketer Pieterson at Old Trafford to help drum up some interest in the event. The legendary batsman responded to the use of his image, blasting the club and manager Erik Ten Hag for his treatment of Ronaldo. The post has since been deleted from United's Instagram account.

Instagram/manchesterunited kevinpieterson Instagram comment

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THE BIGGER PICTURE: Ronaldo has caused yet another stir this season after Ten Hag confirmed the striker refused to come on in Manchester United's 2-0 win over Tottenham on Wednesday. He has subsequently been dropped from the first team and forced to train away from the group.

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